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Qualifications
Bachelor's (Required)
US work authorization (Required)
School Counseling Certification (Preferred)
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The SEED School of Maryland
SCHOOL PROFILE
The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The School educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.
The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts. The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, self-discipline, integrity, respect for oneself and others, responsibility, honesty, and self-determination. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The School follows a typical academic school year calendar.
SUMMARY
Under the leadership of the Director of Student Support, the school counselor (for academic program) and evening school counselor (for student life program from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. twice a week), will Utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school counselors will also promote student success, provide preventative services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students.
- Development and management of a comprehensive school counseling program
- Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling program based on comprehensive school counseling standards and current school data
- Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders
- Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders
- Delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program
- Guidance Curriculum
- Provides leadership and collaborates with other educators in the school-wide integration of the State Guidance Standard Course of Study.
- Implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
- Individual Student Planning
- Assists all students, individually and in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans.
- Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data.
- Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning.
- Preventive & Responsive Services
- Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs.
- Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.
- Implements classroom guidance lessons as required by the needs of the school
- Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data.
- Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program.
- Maintains accurate records of student interactions, concerns, and data related to student development and growth
- Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
- Supports, participates in, or implements, as required by the needs of the school, IEP team, Student Support Team (SST), Restorative Practices, CASEL Framework, attendance meetings and supports, and other social-emotional supports as required by the need and staffing model of the school.
- Monitor student academic performance, behavior and attendance and facilitate appropriate interventions.
- Completes other duties as assigned that are deemed necessary to support the school
- Accountability
- Conducts a yearly program audit to review extent of program implementation.
- Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Master equivalent in school guidance/counseling, education, or social work or in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
- Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education
- Dual certification in content and special education preferred
Computer Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite; and
- Internet savvy and skilled with technology.
Requirements
- The School counselor must be able to work a rotating schedule to support our boarding model 8am-4pm and 12-8pm (twice a week).
- Able to attend all professional development days.
The SEED School of Maryland is committed to the letter and spirit of equality. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Weekly Testing for staff and students.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Baltimore, MD 21223: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- School Counseling Certification (Preferred)